A forested campground near fishing, and hiking. Most campsites have no hookups.
So distinct is Lake Thompson that it is designated a National Natural Landmark. Originally called Dry Woods Lake by American Indians, the lake was renamed for Jacob Thompson, Secretary of the Interior under President James Buchanan.
Dump station on site.
Check dates on Go Outdoors. Showing 40 of 115 sites.
| Site | Fr 13 | Sa 14 | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 98 tent only - nonelectric | ✓ | ✓ | $16 |
| 99 tent only - nonelectric | ✓ | ✓ | $16 |
| 100 tent only - nonelectric | ✓ | ✓ | $16 |
| 101 tent only - nonelectric | ✓ | ✓ | $16 |
| 102 tent only - nonelectric | ✓ | ✓ | $16 |
| 103 tent only - nonelectric | ✓ | ✓ | $16 |
| 24E back-in campsite | ✓ | ✓ | $30 |
| 25E back-in campsite | ✓ | ✓ | $30 |
| 26E back-in campsite | ✓ | ✓ | $30 |
| 27E back-in campsite |
Hookups (individual campsites): 6 no-hookup individual sites · group sites listed separately.
Official facts link to their source; “Listing” facts come from the reservations.gooutdoorssouthdakota.com listing. Anything we can't source says so.
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| $30 |
| 28E back-in campsite | ✓ | ✓ | $30 |
| 29E back-in campsite | ✓ | ✓ | $30 |
| 30E back-in campsite | ✓ | ✓ | $30 |
| 31E back-in campsite | ✓ | ✓ | $30 |
| 32E back-in campsite | ✓ | ✓ | $30 |
| 33E back-in campsite | ✓ | ✓ | $30 |
| 34E back-in campsite | ✓ | ✓ | $30 |
| 35E back-in campsite | ✓ | ✓ | $30 |
| 37E back-in campsite | ✓ | ✓ | $30 |
| 39E back-in campsite | ✓ | ✓ | $30 |
| 38E back-in campsite | ✓ | ✓ | $30 |
| 41E back-in campsite | ✓ | ✓ | $30 |
| 40E back-in campsite | ✓ | ✓ | $30 |
| 43E back-in campsite | ✓ | ✓ | $30 |
| 42E back-in campsite | ✓ | ✓ | $30 |
| 45E back-in campsite | ✓ | ✓ | $30 |
| 44E back-in campsite | ✓ | ✓ | $30 |
| 47E back-in campsite | ✓ | ✓ | $30 |
| 46E back-in campsite | ✓ | ✓ | $30 |
| 49E back-in campsite | ✓ | ✓ | $30 |
| 48E back-in campsite | ✓ | ✓ | $30 |
| 51E back-in campsite | ✓ | ✓ | $30 |
| 50E back-in campsite | ✓ | ✓ | $30 |
| 52E back-in campsite | ✓ | ✓ | $30 |
| 7E back-in campsite | ✓ | ✓ | $30 |
| 53E back-in campsite | ✓ | ✓ | $30 |
| 6E back-in campsite | ✓ | ✓ | $30 |
| 54E back-in campsite | ✓ | ✓ | $30 |
| 5E back-in campsite | ✓ | ✓ | $30 |
| 55E back-in campsite | ✓ | ✓ | $30 |
✓ available · R reserved · X not available · C closed · W first come, first served · N not yet released
Available Nov 13–15 · 2 nights15 sites open for every night
Available Nov 13–15 · 2 nights114 sites open for every night
Available Nov 13–15 · 2 nights151 sites open for every nightRentals that may deliver here. Delivery may be available — confirm fees and dates with the owner before you book.
Travel trailer · 22 ft · sleeps 5 · 63 mi from campground
$99/night listed · Outdoorsy · Delivery may be available
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Travel trailer · 33 ft · sleeps 10 · 69 mi from campground
$135/night listed · Outdoorsy · Delivery may be available
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Travel trailer · 37 ft · sleeps 10 · 99 mi from campground
$150/night listed · Outdoorsy · Delivery may be available
View rentalShare of site-nights open, booked and closed on South Dakota State Parks for the next months, checked Nov 7. Months further out may not be released for booking yet.
| Month | Open | Booked | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2026 | 91% | 0% | 0% |
| Dec 2026 | 91% | 0% | 0% |
| Jan 2027 | 92% | 0% | 0% |
114 individual reservable campsites from South Dakota State Parks, checked Nov 7 · 1 group site listed separately. Rates are the listed nightly rates.
103 sites · $30, $37/night
95 open Nov 13–Nov 15
6 sites · $16/night
6 open Nov 13–Nov 15
5 sites · $60/night
2 open Nov 13–Nov 15
1 site · $280/night
1 open Nov 13–Nov 15
